Shayne Traviss

This morning I woke up to the beautiful sound of singing birds as the fog lifted over the Marina where I live. Everything seemed to be just perfect as I enjoyed my first cup of coffee while sending out my regular morning quotes through facebook. That is until I turned on the radio.

I am usually not a person who listens to the radio, I don’t even have cable TV. A personal choice I made a few years ago because I wanted to really disconnect from this world of illusion that we somehow created and reconnect to the truth of who I am – A statement that sends a lot of people running for the hills with judgment. “You’ve gone all hippy on us”, “Oh there you go getting all spiritual again” are comments I hear frequently. Which leads me to the title of this post.

Where did we go wrong?

As I listened to the radio for a few short minutes this morning I heard a Police Officer was dragged and killed by a van while trying to catch an offender, a lady used her baby as a weapon in a subway fight and Kim Kardashian is number one on Google… I was blown away, and disheartened.

Where did we go wrong?

We seem to have become monsters. Completely separated from who we are. We live in a world where celebrities have become Gods, our protectors are treated as enemies and people use their own children as weapons.

Where did we go wrong?

When connected to who we really are life is such a beautiful thing. There is so much to be greatful for. So much beauty in the world and so much love to be shared. That is the truth, before anything else we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are here to learn, to experience, to connect with the divine within ourselves and to reach out across the world with love. We are to understand that we are one and what you do to others, you do to yourself. That life begins and ends with you and that you are to love yourself so that you are able to see others with the same love. We are not to look outside ourselves, to harm others or to put other humans above us.

I invite you all to answer this question silently to yourselves or if you feel moved by posting a comment…

Where did we go wrong and how to we return to the truth of who we are?

Where did we go wrong? was last modified: June 29th, 2011 by Shayne Traviss

As I woke up so peacefully this morning at 5AM, I had an urge to watch something inspirational. Since I have just recently subscribed to an internet service called, Netflix an on demmand movie site, which is absolutely amazing and has an enourmous library of films and documentaruies. I came across a documentary of a man I have heard spoken many times on my recent journey in self discovery by the name of Ram Dass.

The documentary gives insight into his life with a focus on his recently challanged journey due to a Stroke causing him to be challanged both physically as well as with his speech.

If you are not aware of who Ram Dass is he is a Spiritual Guru who started his journey born to a highly educated and wealthy Jewish family and continued on to become a Harvard Professor all before his enlightened trip to India, which sparked an enormous spiritual movement and a book by Ram Dass himself titled “Be Here Now” which to date has outsold almost every piece of literature outside The Bible.

This decumentary took me on exactly the journey I expected. His story, his journey and his truth touched my heart and once again opened me up to the understanding of our divinty. It brought me to a place of understanding and comfort and as his book titles states to “Be Here Now” and to fully understand with all of my heart and soul, that every experience is a blessing, an opportunity for growth in order to gently guide us back to the truth which is our purest nature.

To know as Ram Dass says “This moment is alright, This moment is alright”

Please enjoy this beautiful journey through spiritual Guru Ram Dass

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A Reflection on Ram Dass: Fierce Grace the Documentary was last modified: January 13th, 2011 by Shayne Traviss

We have all heard the term “Believe and you can achieve”. Is it true? Can we really change our beliefs about something and that something will change? The answer my friend lies in our hands. We choose. We can choose to believe that we are the creators of our destinies and start creating the life we desire, or we can choose to believe that we are powerless and surrender to a life disconnection. What do you choose?

Believe and Achieve? was last modified: April 29th, 2015 by Shayne Traviss

So often we beat ourselves up, focus on mistakes, lack, bad experiences or relationships, which constantly keeps us in a state of negativity or misalignment. Shift your focus today; lift yourself up, understand you are doing your best, look for the good in everything and everyone and understand that everything is for your highest good.

Always remember that you are the teacher as well as the student and to be the change that you want to see in the world. Be a good listener; conduct yourself without ego but with gratitude, grace, compassion and love. Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Show the world your truth and the world will respond with truth, be the leader of peace and the world will follow.

Are you feeling like your running on empty? Putting out more energy then you are receiving? If you are well it’s time to stop and fill your engine. Stop today and take time for you. Do the things you enjoy most, take a walk in nature, play on the jungle gym at the park or go for ice cream with your best friend. Embrace your inner child, go for the joy in life and call your spirit home. You deserve it!

We often go about life forgeting its true purpose. We become attached to outcomes, positive or negative. We search outside ourselves for direction, sometimes through the opinions of others and sometimes by attaching ourselves to the material world in hopes that it or they will bring us comfort. But the truth is, no one knows better than you and material possesions do not define us. You are, as Jesus once said “The Truth, The Way and The Life” it’s just a matter of rememberance.

Take a few minutes today, get into some comfortable cloths and be silent. Focus on your breathe. Allow thoughts to enter and leave without attachment. Ask the Universe who you are and feel the answer deep within your soul.

In times of challange it can be difficult to get clarity. We become distracted by our egos and make life decisions based on fear. When we make ego or fear based decisions we become disconnected from truth which causes suffering. Today I encourage you to get real with yourself, take time to sit in absolute silence and ask yourself what you truly want. Get clear. Feel it in your heart and soul. Dont follow the maybe’s but grasp on to the YES’s with all of your heart. YES’s are the keys to unleashing our ultimate lives: mind, body and soul!

When we are challenged in life by our fears, by adversity or by others the best thing for us to do is to retreat in silence. To be with ourselves and question our thoughts, not immediately react or combat. These immediate reactions come from a place of misunderstood thoughts and perceptions that are guided by Ego and eventually lead to war with ourselves and others. Silence allows us to work through Ego and connect to Spirit which is truth. In truth there is pure clarity and freedom to remember who we are and always come from a place of Love, Peace & Joy – Shayne Traviss

Life is about experiences not things. As humans we seem to be striving for an accumulation of more and more things. However these things are outside ourselves and will never bring us what we truly desire. Make a conscious shift in the direction of your energy. Focus on experiences not things. Experiences breathe life!

Life brings us many challanges, each one brings a beautiful gift. It’s when we recognize this gift that we truly experience that which we came here for. We realize the truth of who we are & our destiny reveals itself to a radiant beam of unconditional love & light. I invite you to look for the gifts in everyone of your challanges today & to feel the very truth of your existance, deeply within your heart & soul – Shayne Traviss

How can you be clearer about what you truly want in your life? Ralph Waldo Emerson says “When you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen” Is this true? Are We putting out the right intentions to become in allignment with what we really want? Or are we filling out thoughts with things we dont want and becoming an allignment for that?

Where have you been lead in the wrong direction by your ego, and how has this served you? Are you ready to start paying attention to your spirit and return to the road of your truth? When we are in ego we are separated from truth causing negative emotions, when we are in spirit we are connected to truth, truth equals peace. What do you choose?

The Wrong Direction was last modified: October 30th, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

When we really find out the truth about life about who we are, we will find ourselves in a state of uncontrollable laughter. We will look at what we believed about ourselves, about others, and about our world and we will laugh but until then we will suffer

Are you not taking time to play & enjoy life? Do you keep saying YES when your body knows it’s a NO. Your body knows when you have had enough & will send you signs to warn you that it’s time to rest. STOP, BREATHE, FOCUS on what your Body & Spirit are telling you. Life is an experience, a beautiful journey. There is no race. Stop & take time to enjoy it!

Time to Enjoy Life! was last modified: October 30th, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

Are you trying to make your dream a reality and feel like its not coming true? Don’t give up, you are almost there. You have put your heart & soul into manifesting this dream. Have patience, like anything in life, it takes time. You havent seen a loaf of fabulous home baked bread just magically appear out of nothingnes…

Make Your Dream a Reality was last modified: October 30th, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

Ask for help! If you are struggling with an issue ask for the support of others; your family, friends, your partner or a professional. You dont have to go it alone. Sometimes the light of another is enough to change your perspective, remind you that you have everything you need to get where you are going, and send you back on your path to inner joy, happiness and peace

When you discover your true joy path, you will just feel like everything is right. Everything will be brighter , easier and you will be filled with a burning desire to do more. If you were to do more of what really brings you joy, what would it be?

Your Joy Path Awaits… was last modified: October 30th, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

Are you feeling like your running on empty? Putting our more energy then you are receiving? If you are well it’s time to stop and fill your engine. Stop today and take time for you. Do the things you enjoy most, take a walk in nature, play on the jungle gym at the park or go for ice cream with your best friend. Embrace your inner child, go for the joy in life and call your spirit home. You deserve it!

Running on Empty? was last modified: October 31st, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

Today my friends I want to encourage you to wake up from the dream that you’ve been calling life. I want you to release all knowledge of life that you think you have, all the lies, perceptions, limitations, judgements, boundaries, everything that you have been taught or mimiced up until this very moment…

I want you to free yourself as a victum and wake up to the truth that is you, the truth that you were created to be. That truth my friend is that there is nothing outside yourself that will bring you the balance of love, peace and unity.

The truth is you are already that, you were created perfection. You were created pure love and then somewhere along the line someone or some organization told you a lie and you believed it. Don’t believe the lies around you my friend you alone know the truth and the truth will set you free.

Big Hug!

VividLife Contributor

Cofounder, Creative Director

Shayne Traviss is cofounder and Creative Director of VividLife, an Inspired Entrepreneur and Marketing Guru, through his journey he has worked with some of the world best in the marketing, events and telecommunications industries. He is a visionary, writer and promoter and has dedicated his life to living and promoting anything that contributes to living our ultimate life. He believes that through “The Power of Togetherness” we can change the world and make it a more spiritual, healthy and peaceful place to be.

Wake Up from the Dream! was last modified: April 7th, 2010 by Shayne Traviss

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However sometime's growth involves digging up the dirt and planting anew...
And after over 20 years of marketing, promoting and producing others Shayne Traviss decided to open a new chapter in his life.
If you long to go higher, live a life 'all in' join him as he dives in deep sharing his life experiences, travels and inspirations for living a VividLife.